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6 0 e city's first performing arts center, the San Diego Civic eatre, celebrates 60 years of entertainment in the heart of downtown this year. Since its 1965 debut, which featured a performance by the San Diego Symphony, this cornerstone of culture has brought us thrills, joy, laughter, and tears through thousands of world-class performances in the form of musicals, operas, ballets, dramas, and more. e venue gave itself a $7.5 million birthday glow-up with beautiful updates to its interior including paint, artwork, textiles, and lighting, upgraded amenities on both sides of the stage for both audiences and performers, and enhancements to the building's exterior and surrounding spaces. e renewed Civic eatre was unveiled at a celebration this September, offering the public the chance to honor its past and celebrate the future of this esteemed entertainment destination. sandiegotheatres.org DEANNA MURPHY From its penthouse perch atop the Manchester Financial Centre, Mister A's has been a beacon for epicures and jetliners alike for six remarkable decades. Since opening in 1965, the Bankers Hill landmark has seen just three owners — founder John Alessio, restaurateur Bertrand Hug, and now Ryan orsen, its former operations manager, who took the helm in 2023. orsen's deep admiration for Mister A's inspired a full renovation of its 11,000-square-foot dining room and menu, thoughtfully balancing modern elegance with cherished history — ensuring this beloved San Diego classic continues to shine for generations to come. asrestaurant.com MIA PARK ranchandcoast.com 48 NOVEMBER 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE San Diego Civic Theatre Mister A's SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE: PHOTO COURTESY OF SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE MISTER A'S: PHOTO BY VINCENT KNAKAL